Schools in Uttarakhand to reopen from Nov 2 for students of classes 1-12

The Uttarakhand state government has taken the decision of reopening the schools in the state for students of classes 10 and 12 from November 2. A total of 3,791 secondary schools are set to reopen in the state with several Covid-19 measures in place.

According to the guidelines released by the state government in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, all students will have to get a consent form signed by their parents before they attend classes from November 2, 2020.

The educational institutes will be kept in check amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. It has also been conveyed to the schools that students will be taught on the school premises but no homework shall be given and revision work would continue through the online medium.

Schools in several states are reopening after the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the guidelines for Unlock 5, where it was mentioned that the schools across the country can be reopened from October 15, as



per the discretion of the respective state governments.

According to the Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey, due to the changed circumstances amid the pandemic, the teaching format within the classrooms has also been changed in the SOP. The government has made it mandatory for the students to get written permission from their parents before they attend classes.

“The government has taken into account all aspects of COVID-19 precautions in the SOP issued for opening the school. From November 2, classes for 10th and 12th standards will start, but the students will be allowed to enter the schools only after written permission from parents,” he said.

R Meenakshi Sundaram from the education department also said, “Students will gradually be brought into the mainstream after classes resume. Over the next two-three weeks, online studies and other educational activities will be reviewed. Students will get used to school life again.”